Johnstown, ON—King’s Lock Craft Distillery, a new craft distillery located in Johnstown, 5 Newport Drive, is announcing that its Opening Ceremony is taking place today, August 25, 2016, at 11 am.

The ceremony will feature a short ribbon cutting dedication and a guided tour of the stills that will explain how spirits are made. King’s Lock owners, invited guests, the Mayor of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and King’s Lock Craft Distillery’s environmental partner, Bullfrog Power, will be on hand for the event. In addition, sample tastings will be offered to attendees after the opening dedications. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

“We are excited to have established our business in the community and hope to contribute to the tourism sector for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville,” said Laura Bradley, Co-owner, King’s Lock Craft Distillery. “We believe that small batch distilling produces a quality product based on the dedication and attention given to each run.”

King’s Lock is a small batch craft distillery focused on the production of organic spirits and dedicated to sustainable and green principles. The company sources all of the grains it uses locally, only uses certified organic ingredients and has implemented a number of environmental initiatives, including:

“By choosing green energy with Bullfrog Power, King’s Lock Craft Distillery is reducing its environmental impact and helping to support the development of new community-based renewable energy projects across Canada,” said Anthony Santilli, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Bullfrog Power.

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About King’s Lock Craft DistilleryKing’s Lock was named in honor of the river rapids and large lock system that started near Johnstown (Lock 27 & 28 west of Cardinal) enabling early travel along the St. Lawrence River. The King’s Locks contributed to the settlement of Upper Canada and are a part of Canada’s rich history. All of King’s Lock Craft Distillery’s spirits have been named for a tale of the St. Lawrence, sharing sharing the country’s past with its customers. kingslockcraftdistillery.com